The Ideal Islamic Government: As expounded by the Leader of the Faithful Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s.)Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania, 1990 M01 1 - 34 pages |
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Abi Talib a.s. action affairs agreement al-‘Arish Ali a.s. Ali ibn Abi Allah s.a.w.w. Allah the Glorified Amir al-Mu’minin Amir ibn al-‘As anger appointed authority blood without justification Book Qur’an boundaries by fair bravery change every law chief command companion of Amir constitutions which cater contradictory qualities country’s boundaries custodian of common Day of Judgement deeds destitute Divine law Egypt encounter endurance enemy excuse extend the country’s fear fight fill treasures fulfilment of Allah’s generosity Ghor give Governor Governor of Egypt hardships haughtiness heart ibn Abi Talib ibn al-Harith al-Ashtar ignorant Imam interests and protector iota of self-interest judgement justice keep kharaj lowest class Malik al-Ashtar Malik ibn al-Harith man’s mercy Messenger of Allah misappropriated Mu‘awiyah Mu’minin Muslims NAME OF ALLAH oppression passion peace person pledge position praise prayers Prophet protector of collective provision of succour punishment regard revenue ruler seclusion seek Shanshab sunnah sword swordsmanship temper treasures by plunder truth virtue